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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,655

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $3,134

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,212

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $2,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelForesterJetta
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $29,545
Base Invoice $30,927 $28,362
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90 100
All-weather floor mats 72 235
Door sill trim plates 38 240
Remote start 445 450
Floor mats   235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58 80
All-weather floor mats 46 185
Door sill trim plates 24 200
Remote start 333 350
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 844 1,260
Options (change) 590 1,000
Destination 850 850
Total Price $34,789 $31,655
Total Invoice $32,367 $30,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $404
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $385
Model Year20152018
ModelForesterJetta
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,789$31,655
Adjustments for Features-2,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,059$31,655
Total Invoice$32,367$30,212
Adjustments for Features-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,827$30,212

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterJetta
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,810$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5400

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length180.9 in183.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height66.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft315.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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